Jonathan Lis

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, who had hoped for control of the portfolio, says 'Jerusalem is not a consolation prize,' after Netanyahu rescinds control over Jerusalem ministry to keep peace within Likud ranks.

Appointment as public security, strategic affairs and public diplomacy minister riles Minister Zeev Elkin, who had previously been granted the strategic affairs portfolio in addition to that of absorption minister.

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